Credentialing Specialist - Temple University Hospital

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Performs complex, diversified administrative, clerical, operational and strategic functions. Responsible for preparing and submitting credentialing applications and supporting documentation for the purpose of medical staff and advanced practice providers credentialing and privileging in accordance with regulatory standards and TUHS guidelines. Ensure integrity of provider database. Works cooperatively/collaboratively with practitioners, their employer and office staff to facilitate the credentialing process. Also, supports the FPPE/OPPE functions, including assurance of timely evaluation and collection of data. Manages assigned duties/functions independently, maintain a high quality for detail and timeliness. Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 2 years experience in physician credentialing in a health care environment Required
• General Experience and knowledge of physician credentialing software Required
• General Experience and knowledge of the Joint Commission standards, PA Department of Health regulations, and PA State Board of Medicine licensure requirements Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Preferred
• General Experience in a hospital setting Preferred
• Cert Provider Cred Splst Preferred or Cert Pro Med Serv Mgmt Preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting credentialing applications and supporting documentation for medical staff and advanced practice providers
• Credentialing and privileging in accordance with regulatory standards and TUHS guidelines
• Ensuring integrity of provider database
• Cooperating/collaborating with practitioners, their employer and office staff to facilitate the credentialing process
• Supporting the FPPE/OPPE functions, including assurance of timely evaluation and collection of data
• Managing assigned duties/functions independently, maintain a high quality for detail and timeliness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees